Welcome to life beyond Lipedema
One Canadian woman’s journey with Lipedema
This is a personal account blog that shares my own story and journey with lipedema. We each have our own path to walk and with that in mind please know that none of the information shared here should replace the advice and council of the medical professionals in your life.
Lipedema Canada

How I applied for out-of-country coverage for Lipedema Surgery with Manitoba Health

Stolen Healthcare

The Cost of Winning

The Weight of it All
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Hello, California!
There is no hiding the exhaustion and toll that this journey has had on me. The dark circles under my eyes and makeup that runs

Out in the Open
Lipedema in the Media and still the Government remains silent. 51 Days of silence and denials, even in the face of undeniable precedent. With everything in jeopardy and no time to lose big decisions need to be made.

Silent No More
This diagnosis has broken me twice now. The first time on the night I received my diagnosis was back in July. Then again last week

Don’t Let Them Tell You No
Fighting like a warrior woman to get coverage for lipedema surgery from Manitoba Health. Don’t let them tell you no!

In the hands of Manitoba Health
There is restlessness in waiting. The kind of mind-numbing fixation that robs you of your last moments of sleep every morning and eats at you

Booked my first surgery
Typing with trembling hands. After months of research and ruminating I have booked my first surgery for 8 weeks from now. I’ll turn 38 in

Hello
I am Emma
Just a Canadian woman with Stage 3 lipedema on a journey to reclaim my life. With a fighting spirit, I am using all the energy I have inside to navigate getting treatment for Lipedema in a country that can’t yet see us.
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How I applied for out-of-country coverage for Lipedema Surgery with Manitoba Health

Stolen Healthcare
